Supporting the Relocation, Travel, and Lifestyle Needs of the American Military Family

SHIPPING VEHICLES

Currently, only one (1) vehicle can be shipped to Hawaii at the government's expense per PCS orders and it may take several weeks for it to arrive.  Car rental is NOT REIMBURSABLE travel expense.  

For a second vehicle shipment option from CONUS to Hawaii, there's Opportune Lift (OpLift).  This is a Navy program similar to the Space Available (Space A) program in which a personal property may be shipped on a Navy vessel for a small fee or no cost.  

Please refer to contacts for more information.

PICK-UP LOCATIONS

When your vehicle arrives it will be located at either the:

• Pearl Harbor Supply Center (POV Lot)
  
• Matson Terminal (Sand Island Access Road by USCG Base Sand Island)
  
• Sea Land (Next to Matson).

Call the Navy POV receiving office at (808) 471-0806/2040 to find out if your vehicle is available for pick-up and where you need to go to pick it up.

Arrange for your Hawaii no-fault insurance BEFORE pickup date.  

You must have the following with you when you pickup your vehicle.

• Current Registration
  
• Copy of DD-788 (Private Vehicle Shipping Document)
  
• Valid Driver's License

Allow plenty of time to thoroughly inspect your vehicle for damage, and carefully note all damage on DD-788.

Do not let the inspector rush you.  It is your responsibility to note specific damage on DD-788.  

This form is the critical document for shipped vehicle claims. You have to note all the damage at the port that is readily observable.  Besides the obvious dents and scratches you would expect to look for, you should check your oil and other fluids, and start your vehicle to ensure that it runs properly. If you can, drive the car on the lot to identify readily apparent drive train problems.

If there are any problems whatsoever, note them.  If you don't write down damage that should have been noted at the port, you may not be able to establish that the carrier caused the damage and won't be able to recover for it.

Sign and date the back of DD-788.  The shipping agent will also give you a shipping receipt that you need to register the vehicle with the Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicles and Licensing (DMVL).  

If you discover any HIDDEN damage after driving away, report it to your unit damage claim Investigation Officer (IO) as soon as possible.  Do not delay, since you may not be able to collect on even hidden damage which is not reported immediately.

POV REGISTRATION WITHIN 10 DAYS OF POV PICKUP

You can register your POV with the Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicles and Licensing (DMVL) one of two ways:

1. KEEP YOUR OUT OF STATE PLATES (WITH A HAWAII OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLE PERMIT)
   
   You keep your current license plates, registration and title.  You will need:
   
   
   
   • Current Registration    
     
   • Shipping Receipt    
     
   • Hawaii State Vehicle Safety Inspection certificate yellow copy)    
     
   • A completed Application for Out of State Vehicle Permit, DF-L-27, signed by the registered owner.
   
   
   You will receive an Out of State Vehicle Permit sticker which you place on your vehicle's rear bumper.  It is valid for 12 months or until the expiration of your current out of state registration, whichever occurs first.  It costs $5.  When your out of state vehicle permit expires, you can either:
   
   
   
   • renew your out of state registration and renew your Hawaii out of state vehicle permit,
     
     
   • register your vehicle permanently with Hawaii plates.
     
     If you obtain a permanent Hawaii registration, all the below requirements apply except DMVL will already have your shipping receipt and the yellow Safety Inspection copy.
   
   
   
2. OBTAIN HAWAII PLATES
   
   You get Hawaii license plates, registration and title, you will need:
   
   
   
   • A DF-L-50 (Non-resident Certificate) which will exempt  you from Hawaii's expensive motor vehicle weight tax. The form is available from and has to be filled out in part by your unit administration. To be able to use this form, the active duty member must be a registered owner (co-owner is fine). If not, the member must be given at least co-ownership with a separate Bill of Sale or Title Transfer.
     
   • Current Registration    
     
   • Shipping Receipt    
     
   • Hawaii State Vehicle Safety Inspection certificate     (yellow copy)    
     
   • Certificate of Ownership (title) unless held by        lien holder    
     
   • Hawaii no-fault insurance card    
     
   • Completed and signed Application for Registration form    
     
   • Military ID card

You will receive Hawaii plates and a temporary registration (permanent will be mailed).  The cost is $15.50.

Most Marine members elect to get Hawaii registration and plates because annual renewal fees are cheaper than their previous state ($10.50 per year).

Oahu has numerous full service satellite city halls which issue licenses and registrations.  Refer to the contacts for the satellite city halls closest to the base.

INSURANCE

Obtaining reasonable insurance coverage for your vehicle can be difficult, especially if you are under 25 years of age.  You must  carry the Hawaii no-fault insurance card with your vehicle at all times.  Failure to show proof of insurance is an automatic $1,000.00 fine!

The following are some insurance carriers that many service members have recommended in the past:

• USAA- (800)531-8080
  
• GIECO- (800)841-3000
  
• NCOA- (800)677-8448
  
• AIG Hawaii- (800)272-5208

Please refer to contacts for more information.